JUST GET ON WITH IT! A CARING, COMPASSIONATE KICK UP THE ASS! by Ali Campbell, reviewed by Valerie Dwyer, Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor, Inspirational Speaker, founder of My Wonderful Life Coach™, Everything is Possible™, and other enterprises. http://www.mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk

Just Get on With It! really is what it says on the cover – A Caring Compassionate Kick Up The Ass! No more procrastination or excuses. Want to turn your life around? Then begin!
      Refreshingly, Ali Campbell, ‘Mr Fix It’ to celebrities, business leaders and even royalty, makes it clear that he does not provide within this book all the (coaching and other) answers that we seek in order to live a fulfilled life. However, more importantly and with guidance, he shows us how to recognise, reconnect with, trust and harness a power that many have lost touch with, possibly the most valuable resource in the universe embedded deep within us, our gut feeling, intuition, call it what you will.
     Ali is keen to point out that ‘this is not a fluffy or typically touchy-feely type of coaching book’ but a collection of lessons and learnings gathered together from clients, books, teachers, trainers, therapists and his own journey trying to stay ‘positive’ growing up in one of the most cynical (yet wonderfully caring) places on earth. Despite this, or perhaps even because of it, Ali brings alive the idea of ‘effortless effort’.
    Although the material is not entirely new, the approach is! Conventional coaching wisdom teaches that ‘the answer lies within’. What is often missing however, is the tools at hand (24/7 if needed) to work this out for yourself. To identify when that little voice in your head (a voice that everyone has) is telling (not always little) white lies or made up stories to sabotage your plans. A sharp reminder - read my full review at My Wonderful Life Coach (tm)book reviews

Start Me Up! – Over 100 great business ideas for the budding entrepreneur, Sonia Williams reviewed by Valerie Dwyer, Serial Entrepreneur, Coach & Mentor

Billed as ‘An essential resource for the budding entrepreneur – start me up! lives up to the promise! Full review http://www.mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews.aspx  As a Coach, Mentor and Business Development Specialist myself to budding entrepreneurs, start-ups and growth-aspiring entrepreneurs over several years, I recognise the valuable content of start me up! Aimed at novices seeking ready-made business ideas, there is also plenty in here for those who have been doing business for a while including reminders and resources for conducting your own business review if performance improvement of your business is on the cards. Pay attention to the Business Plan section, an added bonus of ‘How To’ information on all aspects necessary for upping your game.
    In this rapidly changing world, lust for new trends and search for a ‘greener’ business environment, there’s always something new to learn. Sonia Williams begins by emphasising, quite rightly so, that the idea for your new or next business may just be right under your nose. Advising on the merits of being dissatisfied with the status quo, encouraging you to find a better way to do things (and referring to James Dyson among others who have found this route into mega businesses) but above all imploring you to find and follow your passion in order to be successful.
   Advice on overcoming self-limiting beliefs (is Sonia an NLP or CBT practitioner, I wonder?

Managing Conflict at Work (and everywhere else!) Johnson&Keddy reviewed by Valerie Dwyer, Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor, Business Developer

Conflict Prevention, is most definitely much better than cure when it comes to conflict management!  My full review http://www.mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews.aspx

Managing conflict is a key strategic issue that needs to be globally recognised as the responsibility of all leaders and managers, within and (despite the title reference to ‘work’) outside of commerce. A wider understanding by individuals would reduce the substantial costs in time, energy, resources and money to business, communities, countries and continents and subsequent toll on people.


What could be better than the opportunity to be guided through the whole process by two experts in this field? In this one handy tome, Clive Johnson, a coach, consultant and trainer in workplace conflict management and Jackie Keddy, a high level mediator and conflict specialist, present all you need to know about preventing and sorting out disputes, disagreements and conflicts, including those with potential for high level escalation.


£400 billion UK total costs and approaching $300 billion in litigation alone are the ball park figures today, yet strategic conflict management is often given little attention in management training. The recession has seen a sharp increase in business disputes. Under pressure, budgets have got to be met and workplace relations are strained when staff cutbacks occur......read my full review above... Highly recommended

Don’t Feed the Ducks! - In Your Business or in Your Life – Liam O’Connell Reviewed by Valerie Dwyer - Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor, Inspirational Speaker, founder of My Wonderful Life Coach™, Everything is Possible™, and other enterprises. http://www.mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk

He’s back and he’s done it again! Liam O’Connell, author of “My Fire’s Gone Out”, the inspirational story of three little devils managing change that I named ‘Best Little Book of 2010’ at time of reading, is back with Don’t Feed the Ducks! – less metaphor, more hands-on cultural change programme. Full review My Wonderful Life Coach Book Reviews

        Opening with the words – “Let me paint you a picture. Imagine for a moment…” you get the feeling that Liam is something of a visionary; combine this with one outstanding phrase from the author’s own journey, “It’s a long ride, it’s a fast ride and if you fall out it’s your last ride”, and you’re spot on. The way this change programme is conveyed is just what’s needed for seekers of practical methodologies to bring about real and lasting improvement. This is reading with a capital ACTION!

       “Happy, focused people = happy customers”. Too obvious you say? But I would posit regrettably a still all-too-novel approach for some and don’t we know it! We know (hopefully) how it feels to walk into a business where the atmosphere buzzes, there’s passion and enthusiasm, positive vibes in an upward spiral – doesn’t seem like work at all! And we’ve experienced the opposite. No guesses where the saboteurs skulk, but Liam outs them, no padding, straight to the issues, even the ones some of us would perhaps rather ignore at their peril, but not those who still want to be in business in the upturn!

With chapter titles like “Smell the Culture”; “Shock the System”; “Can’t be Arsed Ltd”; “Let Me Entertain You”; “Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll” it’s clear that this is certainly not a run-of-the-mill self-help book - you’re in for an interesting ride and a worthwhile read.  You’ll meet  - well read my full review for more...

CHANGE IS IN THE AIR! Time to revive, renew, restart! Sorting my library reveals my life! Surprise! Some now for sale! http://www.tinyurl.com/2utsskd

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Psychological Testing – The essential guide to using & surviving the most popular recruitment and career development tests – Stephanie Jones - Reviewed by Valerie Dwyer, Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor, Business Developer, Founder My Wonderful Life Coach(tm)

PEOPLE ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST BUSINESS INVESTMENTS. So, if there were tests to significantly improve your chances of being right you’d want to know all about them – wouldn’t you?
    Get all the help you can to substantially improve your own prospects and to find the right people! Don’t leave it to chance!
    Want help to avoid ‘round pegs into square holes?’ Whether you want to match, or be matched, to specific jobs and career/development opportunities the ‘know thyself’ mantra could not be more appropriate in today’s competitive arenas. Be at least well-informed, read the book and make up your own mind.
    Psychological Testing is exactly what it says on the cover. It delivers an invaluable working understanding for Boards, ‘HR’, management, leaders, team builders, students, career developers and much more…to achieve the best fit and maximise potential. Whether you’re keen to get to the top yourself or want to find the right people for your business, neither of which is especially easy, you will benefit from reading! Read my full review http://mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews.aspx  then  Buy the book

START-UP SMART–How to start and build a successful business on a budget- Robin Bennett-reviewed by Valerie Dwyer, Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor, Business Developer, founder My Wonderful Life Coach(tm)

START-UP SMART BRINGS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY YOU’VE WANTED TO GET STARTED ON THE BUSINESS YOU’VE DREAMED OF! DON’T PUT IT OFF ANY LONGER! NO MORE EXCUSES!!

“Entrepreneurship is, for the most part, a thoroughly enjoyable activity….you can have as many separate businesses as you like….read the book for the rest of this quote, but as a confirmed ‘serial entrepreneur’ that I have to say I’m delighted! AT LAST! Someone is saying to start-ups that it’s OK to begin more than one business, that it has fun moments and Robin is also showing how it can be done on a low budget. People know that I’ve been saying it for years but in print it’s still a breakthrough!  Read my review My Wonderful Life coach(tm) Book Reviews

YOUR COMPANY ON A PLATE! The great ending to START-UP SMART is Robin’s basic outline example of a model start up company to earn you £50,000 year 1 and £100,000 year 2, complete with cashflow and balance sheet forecasts plus blank Business Plan pages to write your own. You can adapt these in any way you desire. If Robin can do the serial entrepreneur bit, so can you. What’s more he wants to help you to and has set up The Start-Up Smart Competition for under £5,000 business start-up ideas from 18-30 year olds in the UK. Winners announced November 2010. More at http://www.startupsmart.co.uk/  More at My Wonderful Life Coach(tm) Book Reviews

MY FIRE’S GONE OUT! How to Cope with Change in Your Work and Your Life, Liam O'Connell

MY FIRE’S GONE OUT! is an excellent parable for our times! Best little book! Half hour read, common sense, inspiration, motivation!! Reminds us 'change'=opportunity. Focus on what matters!

  Billed as the NEW ‘Who Moved My Cheese’, Liam O’Connell uses ‘fire’ as a metaphor for setting a new focus on what is really important to you, in your life and your work so that you can handle change in whatever guise it presents to you.

  Through the device of four aptly named little devils, (read the book..) stoking the fires of hell, the story tells how differently each reacts when sudden and dramatic change interrupts the normal flow of their lives.

  Coaches and others will recognise what is happening here but there’s great value to be had from sharing this book as a tool to get some key messages across to other people.   Condenses the spirit of self-belief and reinforces in 81 enjoyable pages the timeless truth that with change comes opportunity, provided you take a little time to think, spot it and confidently work it through! Inspirational and Motivational. Peppered with common sense and realism. A refreshingly light treatment of a sometimes all too heavy topic! (More please!!) Read my review at

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WORKING 5 TO 9 How to Start a Successful Business in Your Spare Time- Emma enterprisenation.com Jones

WORKING 5 TO 9 is SERIOUS BUSINESS! Packed with 50 or so Case Studies featuring people of all ages who've started up their business, many with less than £500, blows away the myth of needing £thousands to start a business.

Having reviewed Emma's first book - Spare Room Start Up - an absolute 'thriller' for entrepreneurs - I anticipated that Working 5 to 9 would be an inspiring, invaluable, practical guide to starting and growing a spare time business with potential to take over your life! It lives up to expectations. Discover the 'Golden Triangle' and how to 'Create your own private Idaho'. You may find the Useful Links section alone worth the investment! Read my full review at http://www.mywoderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews.aspx

BEAT THE BANKS! by Moneymagpie.com's Jasmine Birtles

POWERFUL STUFF THIS! Your best investment of the year. Beat the banks is an excellent handbook whether or not you have or desire to accrue and manage money much better for you. Like a thriller you can't put down, I read this in a couple of days. It confirmed things I already knew but I also learned more!! Buy, beg or borrow a copy quick as you can. Read my full review here http://www.mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews_money.aspx

MILLIONAIRE MUMPRENEURS ROCKS!

Mel McGee (The Ultimate Mumpreneurs Guide to Online Business Success) has done it again!

Millionaire Mumpreneurs - How Successful Mums Made a Million Online and How You Can Do it Too! Read Valerie Dwyer's review here http://mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews.aspx

WINSPIRATION(tm) June 2010 News & Opportunities Newsletter Out Now!

Winspiration(tm) June 2010 newsletter out now. Archived at http://mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/winspirationnewsletter.aspx Awards, Events, Congratulations, News, Initiatives, Win Prizes - sign up for your own copy to your inbox.

NIKKI SHARPE TRIUMPHANT EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2010

STOP PRESS! JACKPOT! Nikki Sharpe scoops TOP TITLE-Extraordinary Woman 2010

Nikki Sharpe has scooped the Top Title to be named Extraordinary Woman 2010. Award presented at East Midlands Conference Centre, 18 May 2010. Well deserved!

CONGRATULATIONS!Nikki Sharpe Wins Extraordinary Women Awards, Extraordinary Personal Contribution 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! Nikki Sharpe. Winner of Extraordinary Women Awards, Extraordinary Personal Contribution 2010. Well deserved for the inspirational founder of social enterprise 'Youth Can Achieve' working to inspire disadvantaged young people to expect and create more for their lives.

Nikki is also a Personal Injury Lawyer with Thompsons Solicitors, Sheffield.

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Philippa Hanna, Ave to Love, Global No1? With your help!

Arethra Franklin, Lily Allen, Lady Gaga, NME website and World News...all mentioned in same texts as Philippa Hanna and her beautiful and moving Ave to Love single and video on NME alongside the stars where she deserves to be, on You Tube and elsewhere.

We're getting there - with your help! Have you shared, tweeted, retweeted, blogged and passed it on? Let's help this inspiring singer to achieve her dream - a substantial sum raised to Help Haiti's Children. Could we help make this the first Global Number 1? Yes, with your help!

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'Ave to Love' Philippa Hanna Help for Haiti's Children - next GLOBAL NUMBER 1?

MILLION THANKS! in advance. Is Philippa Hanna's inspiring new song 'Ave to Love' to Help Haiti's Children the next - or even first, GLOBAL NUMBER 1? Well, you decide... WATCH, vote, share, blog, tweet, buy, donate - help us create the biggest tidal wave of people supporting Philippa's dream - raise enough support to donate a substantial sum of money to charity Compassion(r) to work on the frontline with Haiti's children. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhLgXTrt1Pw We're counting on you!

Songbird Philippa Hanna releases Ave to Love to Help Haiti's Children

LATEST ----WATCH moving and inspiring Philippa Hanna 'Ave to Love' video now on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhLgXTrt1Pw
new single and video dedicated to Help for Haiti's Children
Supported by her team and Serial Entrepreneur Valerie Dwyer - working for free on this project.

Buy CD, MP3
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GUILT TRIP From Fear to Guilt on the GREEN BANDWAGGON

GUILT TRIP From Fear to Guilt on the GREEN BANDWAGGON by Alex Hesz and Bambos Neophytou-Reviewed by serial entrepreneur Valerie Dwyer founder of My Wonderful Life Coach(tm) and other enterprises - read my full review here http://www.mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews.aspx

I admit to being a little sceptical before I got to grips with Guilt Trip. The whole arena of environmental sustainability, green issues, climate change is enjoying something of an unfortunate paradox right now from whichever side of the fence you sit on. However, after devoting the time to study as well as read this packed and thought provoking 266 pages, I wanted to give everyone a copy. A review is so limited because whether you are in business, a student or consumer – you need to know all that’s in here.

The authors have first class strategic and marketing credentials, know what they are talking about and do with some humour. What they are calling for, and we all need, is nothing less than a transformation of both action and communication from those organisations that are not yet fully, responsibly ‘green’. What they perhaps don’t emphasise enough is the increasing financial benefit in making this change.

Much you may have already suspected but oh! how much room for improvement there is, not only in marketing and pr of goods and services to businesses and consumers but how far many of us have moved from being prepared to take whitewashing or green washing from companies that aren’t as environmentally friendly and socially responsible as they would like us to believe. For the rest, we’re told why we, as consumers, (whether individuals or businesses) invite it upon ourselves to be misled – the messages suit the stereotypes and categories in our heads, so we lazily accept them – self excluded! Tokenism of the very worst kind is ‘outed’, ‘Trojan Horses’ revealed, once and for all.

We’re told why the simplest, biggest messages of all are the ones that play to ‘communal fears’, ...go to http://www.mywonderfullifecoach.co.uk/bookreviews.aspx for the rest....